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Nick Chubb

Nick Chubb is an American professional football running back.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nick Chubb is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. He later joined the Houston Texans and remained active in the NFL as of 2026.

Early life and college

Chubb was born in Cedartown, Georgia, and played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. His college performance helped establish him as a top NFL prospect.

NFL career

The Cleveland Browns selected Chubb in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. He played seven seasons in Cleveland before later signing with the Houston Texans.

Achievements

Chubb was named to the Pro Bowl four times and was selected as a second-team All-Pro in 2022. Cleveland records cited by the Browns include 6,843 rushing yards and 51 rushing touchdowns in his time with the team.

Playing style

Chubb is known as a physical, between-the-tackles runner, with recent Texans coverage describing his play as physical after his recovery from a major knee injury.

Key facts

  • Nick Chubb is a professional American football running back.
  • He played college football at the University of Georgia.
  • The Cleveland Browns drafted him 35th overall in 2018.
  • He spent seven seasons with Cleveland before joining Houston.
  • He was a four-time Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro in 2022.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nick Chubb?
Nick Chubb is an American professional football running back who has played for the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans.
Where did Nick Chubb go to college?
He played college football at the University of Georgia.
When was Nick Chubb drafted?
He was selected in the 2018 NFL draft, second round, 35th overall, by the Cleveland Browns.
What teams has Nick Chubb played for?
He has played for the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans.
What awards has Nick Chubb earned?
He was a four-time Pro Bowler and earned second-team All-Pro honours in 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Chubb
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, college, Browns draft selection, Pro Bowl and All-Pro honours, Texans mention.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/3128720/nick-chubb
    Supports: Position, birth date, birthplace, college, draft details, Browns and Texans team history.
  3. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/nick-chubb/stats/career
    Supports: Career player profile and official NFL statistics page.
  4. Cleveland Browns — https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/nick-chubb-signs-with-the-texans-and-ends-chapter-with-the-browns
    Supports: His departure from Cleveland, Texans signing, and Browns career totals.
  5. Pro Football Focus — https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/nick-chubb/45783
    Supports: 2025 Texans performance statistics and physical running style metrics.